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Gary Lineker: 'Gareth Bale's thrown away Olympic chance'

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Gary Lineker believes that Gareth Bale has "thrown away" an opportunity by snubbing the Olympics for Tottenham Hotspur.

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Gary Lineker has blasted Gareth Bale for pulling out of the Olympics following his pre-season appearance for Spurs.

The Wales international was ruled out of the London Games with a suspected back injury but managed to score in the North London side's 1-1 draw with Los Angeles Galaxy last night, just days before Team GB's Olympics campaign.

Lineker wrote on Twitter: "Gareth Bale who pulled out of the Olympics through injury played for Spurs last night. Once in a lifetime opportunity thrown away. Baffled."

Stuart Pearce's Team GB side kick off their campaign with a clash against Senegal at Old Trafford tomorrow.

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